Financial Aid Application Process

2015-2016

Organize your and your parents' 2014 income information which you will need to complete the FAFSA accurately. You will need 2014 income records such as 2014 W2-forms, 2014 Federal Income 1040 Tax returns if available and records of untaxed income received during 2014, including income earned but paid in cash.

NOTE: The FAFSA is required for most student aid programs, including grants, loans, and federal work-study.

This Web site explains, in a step by step format, how to properly complete a FAFSA, the purpose of the FAFSA questions, and how to report information in some unusual cases.

STEP 2. MARCH 2015

Mail the FAFSA no later than March 2, 2015. NEW Cal Grant applicants must also mail the completed GPA verification form to the California Student Aid Commission no later than March 2, 2015.

​NOTE: Students may still complete the FAFSA after March 2nd and will still be considered for financial aid at Santa Ana College. However, the March 2nd deadline must be met to be considered for Cal Grant programs.

STEP 3. APRIL - MAY 2015

Once the FAFSA has been processed by the processing center (usually within four to six weeks after submitting the FAFSA), a Stude​nt Aid Report (SAR) will be mailed to the student and all colleges listed on the FAFSA will receive the student's record. As we receive processed FAFSA records, a packet of supplemental forms will be mailed to students beginning in June.